Head to this festival in Navi Mumbai to relish strawberries

From its humble beginnings as the memory of childhood holidays in Mahabaleshwar the strawberry has found itself at the centre of Indiarsquos growing dessert culture This weekend the Nexus Seawoods mall in Nerul will host a twoday FestOBerry festival that celebrates this red delicacy that has established itself from France to MumbaiThe festival is the firstever celebration of its kind in this part of Navi Mumbai and is curated by Things2do ldquoThe suburb boasts a diverse community that often participates in such events Responding to their demand for new onground experiences was one of the reasons for hosting this eventrdquo said Yash Rathi the platformrsquos cofounder The festival he adds will be a onestop platform for all things strawberryYash RathiFrom workshops on culinary creations to fun games and interactive sessions for kids it aims to reach out to a demographic across all age groups ldquoWe have created Strawberry Land a kidsdedicated area where children can indulge in face painting berry jam making origami workshops and a strawberry picking interactive experiencerdquo Rathi addedAny festival about strawberries cannot be without a focus on food he adds The event will see over 50 berryinfused dishes from the famed chocolatecovered strawberry to the strawberry dulce de leche which will be presented across stalls for visitors to try ldquoIt is a unique festival that stands out since it is dedicated to the fruit of strawberry But the focus is to elevate the festival beyond the fruit itself It is about creating a space for people to celebrate with their loved onesrdquo he concludedOn February 10 and February 11 2 pm to 10 pmAt Second floor Airspace Nexus Seawoods Mall Nerul EastLog on to insiderinCost Rs 99 onwardsWhere to find your strawberry delightsJingle ale and strawberry surprisegtgt Berry with a twistIf you love your berry with a tang try this homebrewed ginger jingle ale with a strawberry twist or a berryinfused strawberry surprise tea for a sweet changeAT Cafeacute Duco Pali Hill Bandra WestCALL 9137076462COST Rs 310 and Rs 325Strawberry meringuegtgt Complementary dessertIf you are a fan of complex textures this combination of delicate meringue and tarty berry in the strawberry meringue might just make the cutAT Los Cavos Linking Road Bandra WestCALL 7400405927COST Rs 750New Yorkstyle cheesecakegtgt Sweet cheeseTry this classy New Yorkstyle cheesecake with vibrant strawberries and raspberry coulisAT PF Changrsquos One LodhaPlace Lower ParelCALL 8655833293COST R595Glutenfree cheesecakegtgt Get healthyFor those with an eye on fitness try this glutenfree cheesecake that brings you the joy of dessert without the drawbacksAT The Pantry Guiltfree Goodness FortCALL 8097504799COST Rs 295White chocolate entremetgtgt BerryliciousThis white chocolate entremet comes with strawberries covered in vanilla sponge encased in white chocolate mousse This is topped with the finishing touch of sweet strawberry gelAT Baliboo first floor International Business Park Goregaon EastCALL 7678040044COST Rs 550gtgt Tastes like strawberriesA delicious custard that blends the tang of ripe berries with vanilla can make for a satisfying dessert for any happy occasionAT Cray Craft Town Centre Andheri WestCALL 47483063COST Rs 530Other festivals to catchgtgt FAMILY Frolic Fields FestivalJoin your kids on a weekend of meaningful and interactive fun at this family festivalON February 10 and 11 11 am to 10 pmAT JVPD Ground Devle Road Juhu LOG ON TO insiderinCOST Rs 249 onwardsgtgt ART India Art FestivalTake a break from the digital world with some reflective art to soothe your mindON February 8 to February 11 11 am to 8 pmAT Nehru Centre WorliBeth Hart in performancegtgt MUSIC Mahindra Blues FestivalIf music is your calling then find the right groove at this annual celebration for the Blues in BandraON February 10 and February 11 6 pm onwardsAT Mehboob Studios Bandra WestLOG ON TO inbookmyshowcomCOST Rs 3999 onwardsgtgt BOOKS Paperback Lit FestSoak in a weekend of poetry and make new friends by meeting fellow book lovers at this unique literature festivalON February 10 12 pm onwardsAT KMC FortLOG ON TO inbookmyshowcomCOST Rs 400 onwards